, was a Japanese visual kei

Visual Kei

is a movement among Japanese musicians, that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics. Some sources state that visual kei refers to a music genre, or to a sub-genre of Japanese rock, with its...

 band signed to the label Tokuma Japan Communications. Their music consisted of a wide variety of sounds and moods, ranging from catchy and upbeat to heavy and hard-edged punk songs. Many of the band's costumes were designed by ID Japan or H. Naoto

H. Naoto

Naoto Hirooka, better known as H. Naoto is a Japanese avant-garde fashion designer. H. Naoto's style of clothing and accessories could be classified under Japanese punk and gothic lolita, and he has been called the "most visible and successful of the labels fixated on that style."He graduated from...

. In 2010, Kenzo, Intetsu, Yumehito and Takehito left the band because they did not share the direction taken after going major, and formed a new band also called "Ayabie", but written as "AYABIE". They are currently signed to the major company TOY'S FACTORY. Aoi remained in Tokuma Japan Communications as a solo artist, known as "Aoi from ayabie".

Biography

Ayabie was formed in the early spring of 2004 by ex-Hinawana members Ryōhei, Takehito, and Intetsu with Aoi (ex-MASK, ex-Cynical Biscuit). On May 8, 2004, Ayabie held their first solo concert at the Takadanobaba AREA. Their first single, Heien No Ato, Ame, was distributed at this live. Following this release was their next single, Romancer, which was limited to 1000 copies,

Ayabie's debut album was released on March 21, 2005, entitled Ayabie Sokukan Ongenshū. It includes a bonus DVD which contains their previously recorded PV

Music video

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s. The group, which started with only support drummers, finally had a permanent drummer when Kenzo joined later that year.

In June 2006, Ayabie toured Europe for the first time. In August, Ryōhei left the band permanently, due to his disagreement of the band's future. After his departure, he started his own new band, "Megamasso

Megamasso

is a Japanese visual kei rock band. Their sound is lively and upbeat, with a unique mix of punk, piano ballads, and pop rock.Formerly signed to NXSIE Records, they are now connected to Avex Group's HPQ label.- Biography :...

". Yumehito became the newest member of Ayabie 3 months later. The band adjusted to the change by splitting song writing duties among the band members, with Yumehito writing most of the band's music.

In 2007, Ayabie returned to Europe again and released the mini-album Ecumenical along with many singles.

Ayabie toured in the US for the first time in June 2008, as part of their world tour.

At the conclusion of their "Mikazuki no Kiseki" Tour on September 27, 2008, Ayabie announced that as of Spring 2009 they would be going major. Their debut major label release, the single "Aitakute", was issued on 27 May 2009. As saying goodbye to their Indies theme, they are releasing a DVD named "The 7th colour ~Indies last tour FINAL~" this indicates that they are now going major and going into their new major theme. Ayabie are going to release their first major album '彩- irodori' on the 27 January 2010.

On August 7, 2010, it was announced that Takehito, Intetsu, Kenzo and Yumehito had left Ayabie to form a new band, "AYABIE". They are currently signed to the major company TOY'S FACTORY. Aoi remained in Tokuma Japan Communications as a solo artist, knonw as "Aoi from ayabie".

Members

Members of AYABIE: Born August 24, 1982, in Setagaya

Setagaya, Tokyo

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, Tokyo

Tokyo

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. He is the guitarist of both Ayabie and AYABIE, and he also did back up vocals in Ayabie.: Born September 22, 1985, in Yokkaichi

Yokkaichi, Mie

is a city located in Mie, Japan.As of October 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 314,393. The total area is 205.53 km².The closest major city is Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture....

, Mie Prefecture

Mie Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan which is part of the Kansai regions on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Tsu.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, Mie prefecture was known as Ise Province and Iga Province....

. He was the guitarist of Ayabie and is now the main vocalist of AYABIE.: Born February 1, 1983, in Taiwan

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. He is the bassist for both Ayabie and AYABIE.: Born December 9, 1982, in Setagaya, Tokyo. He is the drummer for both Ayabie and AYABIE.

Current member of Ayabie: Born April 1, is the vocalist of Ayabie. He has begun a solo career where he is known as "Aoi from Ayabie".

Former members: Born March 27, 1983. He was the guitarist for Ayabie, but left the band in 2006. He is currently a member of Megamasso

Megamasso

is a Japanese visual kei rock band. Their sound is lively and upbeat, with a unique mix of punk, piano ballads, and pop rock.Formerly signed to NXSIE Records, they are now connected to Avex Group's HPQ label.- Biography :...

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Ayabie

Albums

• Tetsu no Shima (2005)
• Equal Prayer 2 All (2005) (March 21, 2005) (November 15, 2006) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 77
• Euro Best (August 9, 2006)
• Ecumenical (2007) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 99
• Rikkaboshi (2007) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 62 (2010) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 18

EPs (January 1, 2005)

• Equal Prayer 2 All(限定盤) (October 26, 2005) (March 7, 2007)
• Rikkaboshi (November 28, 2007)

Singles

• "Heien No Ato, Ame" (閉園の後、雨) (May 8, 2004)
• "Romancer/Metamorph Last Page" (ロマンサー／変態最終頁) (May 8, 2004)
• "Metamorph Last Page/Romancer/Kagen Sakura" (変態最終頁／ロマンサー／下弦櫻) (July 17, 2004)
• "Ayabie no Orugōru Ongen Vol.1" (アヤビエのオルゴール音源vol.1) (July 30, 2004)
• "Chōsui Sō Yori, San Rin" (貯水槽より、三人) (September 15, 2004)
• "Gothic Party" (ゴシックパーティー) (October 15, 2004) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 82
• "Lovers Name" (ラバーズネーム) (December 29, 2004)
• "M" (エム) (February 10, 2005) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 80
• "Melting Cinnamon" (メルトインシナモン) (March 1, 2005)
• "Kuroi Tsukasasa Guito Shinegai -Second Press-" (クロイツカササグイトシネガイ -セカンドプレス-) (April 25, 2005)
• "Taikanshiki Zenya" (戴冠式前夜) (June 15, 2005) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 75
• "Tsuki Koi" (月請い) (July 13, 2005) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 76
• "Kiss Me Snow" (キスミイスノウ) (August 10, 2005) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 57
• "Lempicka" (December 7, 2005)
• "Mafuyu, Yonrenyasō" (真冬、四連夜奏) (January 18, 2006) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 62
• "Japanese Low-Res Caramel Town" (ジャパニーズ ロウレゾ キャラメルタウン) (February 15, 2006) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 45
• "Chō" (蝶) (March 31, 2006)
• "Faint/Topaz" (Faint／トパーズ) (June 28, 2006) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 39
• "N.M. Gentei Ongen Shū" (エヌエムゲンテイオンゲンシュウ) (August, 2006)
• "Kimi no Koe to Yakusoku" (君の声と約束) Type A and B (November 1, 2006) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 79
• "Garasuzaiku no Ohanashi" (硝子細工のお話) (January 7, 2007)
• "Browny" (ブラウニー) (March 14 , 2007)
• "-Ecumenicalimage-" (April 8, 2007)
• "Sakura Mau Kisetsu ni" (桜舞う季節に) Type A and B (April 25, 2007) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 59
• "Cubic'「L/R」ock" (June 27, 2007) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 29
• "Extreme Machine" (エクストリーム・マシーン) (September 14, 2007)
• "Yubisaki" (September 26, 2007) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 43
• "Day Dream" (October 6, 2007)
• "Meltaway" (March 19, 2008) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 17
• "Mikazuki no Kiseki" (ミカヅキノキセキ) (June 25, 2008) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position:
• "Aitakute (会いたくて) (May 27, 2009) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 12
• "Natsu Monogatari (夏物語) (August 19, 2009) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 10
• "Sayonara (サヨナラ) (December 2, 2009) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 11
• "Dramatic (ドラマティック) (June 16, 2010) Oricon Weekly Singles Chart Position: 10

DVDs

• Daikei/Misery in the Dusk (台形／ミザリィインザダスク) (December 21, 2004)
• 1 Dan Tobi -2005.4.1 Shibuya O-East- (1段飛び ～2005.4.1 SHIBUYA O-EAST～) (August 20, 2005)
• Tokyo-Prayer (February 1, 2006)
• Tokyo-Rock Show (May 24, 2006)
• Ayabie Sokukan Eizoushū (アヤビエ即完映像集) (July 19, 2006)
• Film Spiral (フィルムスパイラル) (February 13, 2008)
• The 7th Colour ~Indies last tour FINAL~(September 9, 2009)
• SummerTour'07 「The Brilliant Parade」 Final at HIBIYA YAGAI DAIONGAKUDO(November 28, 2007)
• spring tour'07 ecumenical image ～C.C.Lemon~(June 13, 2007)
• -ecumenicalimage-

Aoi from Ayabie

Albums

• ONE (January 19, 2011)

EPs

• symmetry (September 14, 2011)

Singles

• "MI DA RA" (September 8, 2010)
• "Surrender Love" (November 24, 2010)
• "Break out" (March 15, 2011)
• "beauty girl" (March 15, 2011)
• "Yume no Kanata e" (夢の彼方へ) (April 17, 2011)
• "pray" (May 12, 2011)

DVDs

• Starting Over ～LIVE! LIVE!! La EVE!!!～ (May 25, 2011)

AYABIE

Albums

• Virgin Snow Color -2nd Season- (December 1, 2010)

Singles

• "Melody" (February 23, 2011)
• "Ryūsei" (流星) (August 24, 2011)

DVDs

• Virgin snow color-2nd season (March 23, 2011)

External links

• Official website
• Ayabie at CLJ Records

Official blogs

• Aoi
• Takehito
• Intetsu
• Kenzo
• Yumehito
• Ryōhei (former member)